April reads

I know this is a few days early, but I’m just at the beginning of three different books right now, so I’m guessing I won’t get any of them finished before the end of the month! There are a bunch of lighter reads this month, mostly because when I’m traveling it’s hard to sustain anything heavy. I’m so glad there are so many flat out fun stories out there! 

If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer

Honestly, I keep thinking her stories can’t keep getting better, but they always do! I loved this Cinderella remix. A great romance—and a mystery too! Looking forward to the third Texas Ever After book!

The Berlin Letters by Katherine Reay

Wow. So much history that happened in my lifetime but I knew so little about! This was a fascinating look at the history of the Berlin Wall from its construction to its demise. I got to hear Katherine speak about the book here in Dallas. It was like sitting in a great history class. In fact, this is the book I’ll pick for our neighborhood book club’s June read! Loved it so much!

I’m Not Charlotte Lucas by Kasey Stockton

What a fun contemporary romance with a Pride & Prejudice connection. Those of you who are P&P fans will know that Charlotte Lucas is Elizabeth Bennett’s best friend who marries the heir to the Bennett’s estate—the ridiculous Mr. Collins. She chooses security over love. The Charolotte Lucas in this book is well aware of her namesake’s history, and she doesn’t want to repeat it. A lovely and satisfying romance. 

A Beautiful Disguise by Roseanna White

This is the first book of the Imposters series—and it was a doozy! When I haven’t read one of Roseanna’s books in awhile, I forget what a great storyteller she is. Set in early 1900s England we find a quirky crew of invesigators to the wealthy and powerful. And let me tell you, these characters are fabulous. The second book releases soon and it’s high on my list to get! 

The 100-year-old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson

My daughter, husband, sister, and brother-in-law all told me to read this book, so when it when on sale on Audible, I picked it up and listened. It was cute. Kind of a Forest Gumpish story. I’m not sure I like it as much as they did but it is a humorous raed. 

A Prayer Journeal by Flannery O’Connor

I picked up this book at the Flannery O’Connor childhood home in Savannah. It’s a short book. The first half is the transcription of Flannery O’Connor’s prayer journal through a year or so of her time in college in Iowa. The second half is the actual diary pages photographed. I was interested in the book both as a writer and a Christian. It was fascinating to see her wrestle with her faith on the page in ways I could relate to. And the way she expresses her thoughts is amazing writing, even in its unediting form. I will go back through this one again slowly at some point. Some great ideas to ponder. 

The Moral Premise by Stanley Williams

The is a book applicable to storytelling in its various forms. I’ve read this book a couple of times before, but I feel the desire to go back through some of my writing books as a refresher course. The interesting thing about this time through this particular book is that I felt like I understood both the ideas and the processes better. 

Not a bad list for a busy month. I’m already in at least three new books right now, all of which I am enthralled with. Of course the question always is: will I still be enthralled by the end? We’ll see! 

Happy reading!